Welcome to the blog. My name is Ace or as some may know me on YouTube - Swing4TheRing. I aim to help both the would-be pirate as well as the everyday treasure hunter who has an interest in the hobby of metal detecting. Who’s ready to get dirty?
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Discover everything you need to know about metal detecting with our comprehensive beginner metal detecting guide. Learn about equipment selection, technique, etiquette, and where to find treasure!
Looking for the best beginner metal detector in 2025? Discover how to choose your first metal detector with this expert guide. Learn about key features, top models, and tips to get started today!
Ever wonder how many lost rings are hiding beneath the surface, just waiting to be discovered? Whether you're dreaming of finding gold on the beach or helping someone recover a cherished heirloom, this guide spills the secrets to finding rings with a metal detector. From understanding those mysterious tones and VDI numbers to uncovering the best hotspots for hidden jewelry, you'll be ready to hunt like a pro.
Discover the best states for metal detecting treasure! From Arizona's legendary gold mines to Florida's sunken Spanish galleons, uncover hidden riches and historical artifacts. Whether exploring ghost towns or beach-combing on the Treasure Coast, metal detecting offers thrilling adventures for all. Grab your gear and start digging today!
Ever wondered what separates the casual detectorist from the true treasure hunter? It’s all about knowing the secrets—those little nuggets of wisdom that turn an average day of digging into a jackpot. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been swinging your detector for years, these top 10 metal detecting secrets are guaranteed to up your game and uncover treasures you never thought possible.
Learn how to find a ring with a metal detector with my expert tips! Discover the best locations, key differences between gold, silver, and platinum rings, and how to distinguish valuable finds from trash. Perfect for beginners or seasoned treasure hunters, this guide will help you uncover lost rings and sharpen your detecting skills.
Wondering if you should clean old coins before selling? Learn why cleaning coins can lower their value, safe cleaning tips if necessary, and where to sell coins for the best price. Discover what makes coins valuable, examples of rare coins, and expert advice on handling valuable finds. Perfect for collectors and beginners alike!
Discover how to find gold with a metal detector! Learn where to search, from rivers to beaches, tips for detecting gold nuggets or jewelry, and what gold sounds like. Explore top-rated detectors like the Minelab GPZ 7000, Garrett AT Gold, and Fisher Gold Bug Pro, with reviews, features, and pros vs cons to help you strike gold today!
If you’re a beginner or considering taking up metal detecting as a hobby, this guide will help you get started. I’ll cover everything from choosing the right beginner metal detector, where to hunt, and what accessories you’ll need to help you uncover as many treasures as possible.
If you are looking to give competitive metal detecting a try, look no further because a seeded hunt is for you! In this post, I cover all the details about a seeded hunt, what you may find by participating in one, and even give a few tips to help you be more successful during your hunt.
Are you ready to become a master at identifying targets while metal detecting? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned detectorist, understanding how to decode the signals and clues from your metal detector using your detector’s Target ID feature is an important key in helping you to uncover hidden treasures.
Metal detecting is a good hobby for anyone that is looking to introduce a new activity to their kid(s) and it will offer many benefits to them. Metal detecting will keep kids engaged, get them outdoors, teach them new life skills while also learning historical information, and will even help them make new friendships along the way.
When someone chooses to start a hobby, they usually don’t weigh their options when it comes to the investment needed to begin the hobby versus the monetary return they’ll get from doing the hobby. But metal detecting is an exception when it comes to hobbies and that is because the items you find literally do pay you! So with that in mind, is metal detecting worth it? Find out just how rewarding it can be in this blog post.
Ever wonder how to recover your metal detecting targets cleanly so that you keep lawns looking pristine and without a trace that you had dug a hole? This step-by-step approach on cutting a perfect plug when you are digging and recovering your target while metal detecting is for you.
Taking any electronic in to water can be nerve-racking, especially one that you spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on. So is it safe to take your metal detector in to the water and if so, is there even anything to find below the waves? Find out that answer as well as several suggested metal detectors that may just help you get the job done!
One of the byproducts that is created from the hobby of metal detecting is that it is a fantastic form of exercise for people. Metal detecting is a great form of physical exercise for people of all ages. In this blog post, I also cover additional healthy benefits which can make metal detecting a truly unique and enjoyable hobby.
Coin roll hunting (CRHing) is a great way to quickly and cheaply add coins that may be missing from your coin collection. Find out about the process of CRHing and improve your odds of finding various, collectable coins such as ones made of silver, special mint marks, mint dates, or even coins with errors stamped on them that can be extremely sought after by collectors.
If you are out enjoying the hobby of metal detecting and trying to locate your target that is hidden in the dirt, then having a pinpointer will certainly be a beneficial tool to help aid you with that task and you’ll want to make sure it’s part of your metal detecting arsenal. Not only will a pinpointer help you locate your target, but a pinpointer will also provide several other advantages as well.
All too often, I hear of stories where people are out enjoying a day at the beach or park and inevitably, they lose a precious keepsake such as an engagement, wedding, or class ring. When this happens, who should they turn too? Someone with a metal detector of course!
If you’ve ever thought about trying to be able to make a living from metal detecting, you’re not alone. Being able to build a career around doing what you love is something many people strive for. In order to make a living from metal detecting, it will take being creative and doing more than just swinging your coil over a few coins or rings if you hope to earn enough money to live sustainably.
